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The remarks come amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which has advocated for numerous changes at Southwest to improve its financial performance.

Alaska Airlines faced a temporary IT outage on Sunday that threw some travelers off track. It led to a ground stop at its hub, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The airport experience can vary from one location to the next. These are the mega airports that J.D. Power found scored the highest for overall customer satisfaction.

OYO Hotels announced this week it is acquiring iconic brand Motel 6 in an all-cash transaction with G6 Hospitality, its parent company.

A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Norway to Spain was forced to make an emergency landing in Denmark after a mouse scurried out of one passenger's in-flight meal.

Airlines are creating premium lounges for their most loyal customers. It's a tactic to combat overcrowding and long lines customers have experienced at airports.

Online passport renewal has become more widely available to Americans. The State Department touted it as a “secure process that will save time and effort" for those seeking routine renewals.

The Department of Transportation approved the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, provided that the carriers maintain certain conditions.

Waymo and Uber are expanding their partnership to major cities in Texas and Georgia. The companies said the fleet of autonomous vehicles "will grow to hundreds over time."

Disney Cruise Line sent passengers booked for upcoming cruises an email that states photocopies of birth certificates will no longer be accepted.

A 12-year-old child reportedly has died after falling from a balcony onboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas cruise ship as it was heading to Texas.

After the 9/11 terror attacks, a Wall Street trader decided to change the course of his career. He joined the Transportation Security Administration to keep America safe.

Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly announced his intention to retire after the carrier's annual meeting next year amid activist investor pressure.

A Carnival Cruise Line journey through Alaska was halted for several hours last week after the ship struck ice in Tracy Arm Fjord, the company confirmed.

The Department of Transportation is making four major U.S. carriers hand over details about their rewards programs in order to ensure they aren't deceptive or anti-competitive.

An activist investor has continued pushing for a “comprehensive" review of Southwest Airlines' business while simultaneously building its stake in the carrier.

Swiss International Air Lines is implementing a balancing plate on certain Airbus jets to account for heavier first-class seats located up front.

Cathay Pacific has inspected its fleet of Airbus A350-1000 planes and is in the process of making repairs following a weekend engine component failure.